da brwin： Georginio Wijnaldum has been a huge part of Jurgen Klopp’s revolution at Anfield since he he joined the club in 2o16.
da esoccer bet： He has made 169 appearances in all competitions, scoring 16 goals and providing 16 assists. Not just that, he has also appeared in two Champions League finals, and he has started all but one Premier League match this term as the Reds close in on a first league title in 30 years.
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In the long-term, though, his future is still in doubt. He has just 18 months left on his contract, and there have previously been rumours he could depart the club in the summer. His latest comments in regards to his situation on Merseyside throws up more questions than answers.
When asked what the future holds, he said: “What would I like? It is difficult to say. It depends on what the club wants and how the situation is at that time. We will see.”
This has got the Liverpool fans talking, and there has been plenty of reaction. Some fans are clearly not happy with his words and do now want him to go.
Given how much he has contributed during his stay at the club, it is not surprising that many fans are worried about his lack of clarity on this situation.
However, not everybody is worried. Whilst he is appreciated as an important player, some supporters believe he is replaceable.
Klopp has already got rid of the likes of Philippe Coutinho in the past – a player who showed quality for Liverpool, scoring 13 goals and providing seven assists in his last full season at the club, but who also pushed for a move to Barcelona – so it is unlikely he will put up with a player who is not fully committed to the cause.
Other supporters, meanwhile, believe this a ploy as he looks for more money.
The Netherlands international currently earns £75,000 a week – according to Sportrac, 14 players in Liverpool’s squad earn more than him, including Xherdan Shaqiri who has started just one league match this term. He is surely deserving of a bigger salary.
In regards to the “Gerrard situation 2.0” comment, this refers to the former Liverpool captain’s exit in 2015. The now Rangers manager explained that he would have stayed at the club had he been offered a new deal in 2014 (The Liverpool Echo via The Independent).
Whilst his situation is up in the air, for now he must concentrate on helping Liverpool win their first-ever Premier League title.
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